Quick and Easy Wonton Jalapeño Poppers are the ultimate way to transform your appetizer game! These bite-sized wonders are packed with a creamy, cheesy filling with just the right kick from fresh jalapeños. Crumbled bacon takes these baked wonton jalapeño poppers to the next level. The crispy wonton wrappers add the perfect crunch, making these jalapeño poppers cups an irresistible treat.
Whether you're hosting a game day party, planning a happy hour, or looking for easy tailgate appetizers, these baked wonton jalapeño poppers are guaranteed to be a hit. Moreover, they're super easy to make in the oven so you can skip the hassle of frying! With simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes, these jalapeño popper bites can be ready to wow your guests.
This recipe was first posted on July 6, 2018. Since then, I've made these Wonton Jalapeño Poppers a number of times. This repost includes updated text, photos, and a video.
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Ingredients for Wonton Jalapeño Popper Bites
These tasty morsels use simple ingredients for an amazing taste.
Making the Wonton Cups
- I started by brushing the cups of my mini-muffin pan with vegetable oil.
- Then, I placed the wonton wraps into the mini-muffin cups and brushed the wonton cups with vegetable oil.
- I baked the wonton cups in a preheated 350°F oven for about 6 minutes. After they started to very lightly brown, I removed them from the oven and let them cool while I made the jalapeño popper filling.
Making the Wonton Jalapeño Poppers: Step-by-Step
- While the wonton cups were browning, I beat the cream cheese and sour cream with my electric mixer on high until the mixture was smooth. This took about a minute.
- Before adding the remaining ingredients, I reserved several tablespoons of the cheese and bacon and about a tablespoon of the diced jalapeño peppers to sprinkle on top of the wonton cups. I added the rest of the shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and diced jalapeño peppers to the cream cheese/sour cream mixture.
- I beat the mixture on low until everything was well combined. This took another minute. That's it for making the filling!
Finishing the Wonton Jalapeño Poppers
I filled each of the wonton cups with the jalapeño popper filling using my 2-teaspoon ice cream scoop.
Then, I sprinkled on the reserved cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and diced jalapeño peppers.
I baked the Wonton Jalapeño Popper Bites in a preheated 350°F oven for about 6 minutes. After six minutes, the cheese was melted, and the filling was hot.
Then, I removed the popper bites from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before serving them.
Quick and Easy Crispy Wonton Jalapeño Poppers are the perfect addition to your appetizer repertoire. Whether you're hosting a game day gathering, planning a happy hour spread, or looking for a quick snack, these wonton appetizers deliver big flavor in every bite.
Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they're a go-to recipe you'll come back to again and again. Try them today and watch them disappear!. Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Wonton Jalapeño Poppers can be served hot, warm, or cold. They can also be made ahead of time and reheated for 5 minutes in a 350°F oven.
Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, and Colby Jack are perfect substitutes for cheddar cheese.
Using jarred jalapeños in place of fresh jalapeños is up to personal preference. Both work well in this recipe.
It's not necessary to cut the wonton wraps. However, cutting small slits on opposite sides of the wrappers can help them fit more snugly into the cups.
Recipe Tips and Tricks and Variations
- Prevent Sogginess: Brush the wonton wrappers with vegetable oil before baking to ensure a crispy base.
- Customize: Set up a topping bar with extra cheese, bacon, and jalapeños for guests to personalize their bites.
- Use Scoop: A small cookie scoop distributes the filling for consistent bites.
- Cool: Let the bites cool for a few minutes before serving to prevent burns and enhance the flavor.
- Tostito Scoops: Forget about the wonton wrappers - use Tostito Scoops instead!
- Make a Dip: Rather than filling the wonton cups with the Jalapeño Popper filling, make a dip. Place the filling in an oven-proof bowl, top with breadcrumbs, dot with butter, and bake at 350° F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Other Wonton Appetizers
Wonton wraps are perfect for a number of appetizers. Here are some of my favorites:
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Quick and Easy Wonton Jalapeño Poppers
Equipment
- Mini-Muffin pan
- small ice cream scoop
Ingredients
Wonton Cups
- 24 wonton wraps
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Jalapeño Popper Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (See Note 1)
- ½ cup (4 ounces) sour cream (See Note 2)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded extra sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 8 ounces bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
- 3 jalapeño peppers, seeds and membrane removed, finely chopped
Instructions
Wonton Cups
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brush mini-muffin pan cups with half of the vegetable oil. Press wonton wraps into mini-muffin pan cups. Brush with remaining vegetable oil. (See Note 3)
- Bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven to cool.
Jalapeño Popper Filling (See Note 4)
- Add cream cheese and sour cream to a medium bowl. Beat on high with electric mixer until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons each of Cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Reserve 1 tablespoon of chopped jalapeño peppers.
- Add remaining Cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapeño peppers to cream cheese/sour cream mixture. Beat on low until well combined, about 1 minute.
- Spoon 2 teaspoons of Jalapeño Popper Filling into each of the wonton cups. (See Note 5)
- Sprinkle reserved Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped jalapeño peppers on top.
- Bake in preheated 350° F oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and filling is hot.
- Cool for 10 minutes before serving. (See Note 6)
- Yield: 24 Wonton Jalapeño Popper Bites.
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Tips/Notes
- I used low-fat cream cheese.
- I used low-fat sour cream.
- To easily fit the wonton wraps into the mini-muffin cups, cut ½-inch slits on opposite sides. This allows wonton wraps to better overlap and fit into the mini-muffin cups.
- Rather than filling the wonton cups with the Jalapeño Popper filling, you can make a dip. Place the filling in an oven-proof bowl, top with breadcrumbs, dot with butter, and bake at 350° F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- I filled the wonton cups with a 2-teaspoon or #100 ice cream scoop, which was the perfect size.
- The Wonton Jalapeño Popper Bites can be served hot, warm, or cold. They can also be made ahead of time and reheated for 5 minutes in a 350°F oven.
Joqn says
I made quesadillasVery good
Chula King says
I bet the quesadillas were good. Thanks for letting me know.
Chula
Rosemary Caputo says
Do I cut the wonton wrappers to fit the mini muffin pans?
PudgeFactor says
Rosemary, it's not necessary to cut the wonton wrappers. They are pliable enough that they can be pressed down into the mini-muffin cups.
Sharon Rigsby says
These look amazing! I have to take an appetizer to a dinner party tonight and I think I’ll try these!
PudgeFactor says
You won't be disappointed!